Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 275: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had discussions with his EU colleagues in regard to the banning of access for super-trucks to the port tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3540/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I am considering a departmental report on whether to reintroduce a statutory height restriction for vehicles. In the event that it is decided to reintroduce a statutory height restriction for vehicles it will be necessary to submit the draft regulations to the European Commission for consideration and for referral to other member states in accordance with the technical standards and regulations directive, Directive 98/34. The Dublin Port tunnel when completed will have an operational height of 4.65 metres. The issue of routing vehicles unable to use the tunnel through the city will be addressed in the context of the heavy goods vehicle management strategy currently being prepared by Dublin City Council.